What does rely on mean?
Definitions for rely on
re·ly on
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word rely on.
Princeton's WordNet
depend on, rely onverb
be dependent on, as for support or maintenance
"elderly parents often depend on their adult children"
depend on, depend upon, rely on, rely uponverb
put trust in with confidence
"she is someone you can really rely on when times get rough"; "you can rely on his discretion"
Wiktionary
rely onverb
To be confident in.
rely onverb
To be dependent upon.
ChatGPT
rely on
To rely on means to depend on or trust in someone or something for support, assistance, or for the achievement of something. It refers to having confidence in or count on someone or something.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of rely on in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of rely on in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of rely on in a Sentence
But ultimately, I find it unacceptable that Coast Guard men and women have to rely on food pantries and donations to get through day-to-day life as service members.
Republican Senator Ron Johnson:
I didn't vote for her confirmation. I wouldn't rely on her to clean up this mess. I don't think she's qualified to do so.
He believed the world was evil, he wanted to have a race of people with a Black mother and a White father where they would have no contact with the outside world and solely rely on his teachings. He literally would have church services when the girls were tied up in his basement.
Our primary focus continues to be the safe and efficient restoration of service to our pipeline system, while minimizing disruption to our customers and all those who rely on Colonial Pipeline.
As in all countries, we rely on host nation forces to assist in the protection of The US in country, and we call on the Government of Iraq to fulfill its international responsibilities to do so.
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